London LSIP: Inspiring people into great jobs: Building a world-class careers system in London

A quality all ages London Careers Service would be a huge asset to the capital. For employers, it would help to build stronger relationships with educators and provide access to a more informed and diverse talent pipeline. For Londoners, it would provide valuable intelligence on career options, what employers are looking for and support with reskilling and upskilling. A real win-win. Yet as the London Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) sets out, despite some hard-won progress in recent years many employers report a lack of joined-up careers provision in the capital. The result is far too many school leavers and adults still receive poor quality advice. This session will explore how we can overcome these challenges. We will hear about ongoing work to drive more sustainable engagement between business, training providers and careers professionals; from leading employers working with careers provision to access new and diverse talent; and discuss the action needed to build a truly transformative London Careers Service which helps to unlock opportunity for young and adult workers across the city.